Hockey: Old Boys take control
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.OLD CRANLEIGHANS, last year's EH Cup giant-killers - only going out to the eventual winners, Cannock, in the quarter-finals - started tentatively in their first-round game at Hendon, going a goal down in the 25th minute to a well-worked penalty corner.
But despite their spirited performance, Hendon lacked belief that they could win and conceded three second-half goals to lose 3-1. Mark Selby opened the scoring for the Old Boys in the 45th minute at a slipped penalty corner, with Welsh international Jon Rees scoring a second 10 minutes later. A fine save by substitute goalkeeper Andy Howell, after Matt Miles had been forced to retire with a migraine, denied Hendon an equaliser before John Read at another penalty corner settled the game.
Coventry and North Warwick's new coach, Gavin Featherstone, got off to a good start with a 3-1 win against Chesterfield, with two goals from Chris Roberts on his comeback and one from Adrian Adams. Paul Speed replied for Chesterfield.
With new signing Richard Ambrose injured in a car accident on Saturday and without the Day brothers, West Herts fell to a 3-0 defeat by near rivals Blueharts. Jersey notched eight goals without reply against Bodmin Dragons, while former winners Nottingham won 9-2 at Worcester Norton.
Eastcote completed their warm-up programme for their first National League season - unveiling a new sponsor, Diamond Motor Co - with a useful 4-4 draw at Premier Division Guildford gained thanks to a hat trick from Peter Gibbins and a string of brave saves from their new goalkeeper, the Welsh Under-21 international, George Harris.
The day's biggest victory was Bowdon's 15-0 demolition of South Shields, with Richard Midgley and David Egerton each scoring five times, Geoff Price and Bob Baker adding a brace each and Will Marshall completing the rout. The day's top goalscorer was Old Georgians' Guy Marchant with six in their 13-0 victory against Horley.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments